Postdocs

Kostyantyn Nasyedkin

Kostya is working to develop novel hybrid quantum systems using the strongly correlated systems of electrons on helium. Before joining the LHQS team, Kostya was a research associate in the Quantum Condensed Phases Research Team at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Wako Japan. He earned his Ph.D. in physics from the B. Verkin Institute for Low Temperature Physics and Engineering in Kharkiv, Ukraine

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Heejun Byeon

Heejun is working to engineer novel many-body hybrid quantum systems by coupling electrons on helium to tailor-made electrostatic and electrodynamic sublattices. These coupled electronic systems are predicted to have unique and interesting transport properties and dynamics and open the door for quantum simulation experiments of strongly correlated electronic fluid and solid states of matter.

Justin Lane

Justin is studying the exotic electron phases that form in the two-dimensional material graphene. Specifically, he’s been using surface acoustic waves (SAWs) to probe these exotic phases of matter at temperatures close to absolute zero and at high magnetic fields. Additionally, Justin is developing new circuit quantum electrodynamic (cQED) experiments to study superconducting qubits and how they interact with mechanical degrees of freedom. Justin is also an accomplished marathon runner.

Stephen Hemmerle

Steve joined the LHQS in 2017 and is working on developing devices for coupling electrons on helium to superconducting qubits.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Taryn Stefanski

Taryn is a senior studying physics in Lyman Briggs College. Her research interests in condensed matter physics are quantum information and processing, as well as the unique properties of electrons in low dimension systems and their potential applications. After graduation, Taryn plans on pursuing a career in the private sector in which she hopes to be working on the further development of quantum computers and quantum technologies.

Evan Brook

Evan is a sophomore studying physics, computational sciences, and mathematics. His research interests in condensed matter physics are high-temperature superconductors, quantum computing/information, as well as the broad applications of nanotechnology for industry. He also works at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory on the development of nuclear fusion technology for energy. Evan plans to pursue graduate level education and beyond, with the goal being a career in both experimental condensed matter and nuclear physics research.

We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic folks to join our team! If you're interested in our research send Johannes Pollanen an email to inquire about openings.